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1969/12/15 City Council MinutesROHiVERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 15, 1969 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Rogers presiding. Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :00 p.m. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Rogers Resolution No. 69 ®125 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITY TYPE PROJECTS. (Well No. 7 and storage tank) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-125 was adopted. Resolution RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN No. 69-126 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITY TYPE PROJECTS (El Colegio Neighborhood Park) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Absent (0) Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Consulting Engineer Hudis, Assistant to the City Manager Albright, and County Planner Gary Mann Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council - Minutes man Buchanan' and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 1 and 2, 1969, were approved as submitted. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Bills Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved the bills presented for approval in the amount of $13,217.25 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. VFW Sign Councilman Hopkins advised that the VFW desires per- mission to place a sign at the main entrance to Rohnert Park. Councilman Hopkins was instructed to refer them to Nancy Theisfeld of the Cultural Arts Commission which erected the "Welcome to Rohnert Park" sign. Resolution No. 69 ®125 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITY TYPE PROJECTS. (Well No. 7 and storage tank) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-125 was adopted. Resolution RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN No. 69-126 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITY TYPE PROJECTS (El Colegio Neighborhood Park) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by December 15, 1969 Page 2. Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-126 was adopted. Resolution RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM ELEANOR BRUSCO, No. 69-127 LENA CAIRO., AND PETER CARPENA (Frontage road and interchange right of way) City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon Motion by Councilman. Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,, Resolution No. 69-127 was adopted. Resolution RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FROM No. 69-128 CODDING ENTERPRISES. City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No.69-128 was adopted. Resolution RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED TO No. 69-129 THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS City Attorney Maxwell summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-129 was adopted. Resolution RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED No. 69-130 TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ACTING BY A14D THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. (Access rights on-off ramps southbound traffic U.S. 101 at Rohnert Park Expressway) City Attorney Maxwell summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-130 was adopted. City Manager Callinan stated that all easements required by P.G. & E for the interchange have been obtained with the exception of one from the Flood Control District which is being processed. He reported that a Division of Highway's representative indicated that this will not delay putting the inter- change project out for bid. Recreation Recreation Commission Chairman Ron Rasmussen was Commission present and requested Council reaction to the question- naire recently mailed dealing with the city parks and recreation facilities. He indicated that if response to the questionnaire is favorable the Recreation Commission would like to take the steps necessary to have a bond election in April. City Manager Callinan advised that the City Council would have to act by January. No action was taken pending the outcome of response to the questionnaire. Davi Operation City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief report on the legal proceedings to date relative to the Davi operation. fie was requested to press the matter of having a warrant issued by Judge Jones. December 15, 1969 Page 3. Annexation City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief report on status of No. 6 the annexation agreement with the Rohnerts advising that the attorney for the Rohnerts has indicated there should be no problem but he wanted to contact the Rohnerts before finalizing the agreement. Food Hstab- City Attorney Maxwell expressed his concern over the lishment lack of appeal procedures in the county suggested Inspection ordinance concerning it &pection of food handling Ordinance establishments. The Council shared Mr a:. Maxwell's feelings and requested that he propose an ordinance with language to provide for an appeal process. Consolidation City Attorney Maxwell summarized two procedures for of Cities possibly consolidating the cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati. Under the first, a petition must be circu- lated in each city and 1/5 of the - voters in each city must sign said petitions. Once the petitions are filed, the larger city calls an election in both cities. A majority of votes in each city is necessary to carry the measure. A notice of the results of the election must then be filed with the Secretary of State. The smaller city would surrender its offices to the larger city, and in so doing the larger city would assume all obligations of the smaller city. Under the second procedure the larger city files a notice of intent to consolidate. Petitions are then circulated and 25% of voters in the smaller city must sign. An election is held only in the smaller city after the necessary signatures have been obtained. If the measure is passed then the larger city could pass an ordinance establishing consolidation. Community City Manager Callinan reviewed the vandalism problem Center Sign at the Community Center and specifically the problem of letters being removed from the present sign. He requested Council approval to purchase a redwood sign at a cost of approximately $150.00. A motion was made by Councilman Buchanan to authorize the acquisition of the sign requested. A discussion was held concerning vandalism at the Center and possible ways to control it. Councilman Roberts seconded the motion previously made by Councilman Buchanan to purchase a redwood sign and said motion was unanimously approved. Snorkel City Manager Callinan summarized the interest situa- Acquisition tion with regard to purchasing the snorkel truck for the Fire Department. He advised that Crown Coach has been notified that Rohnert Park expects reimburse- ment for the increase in interest due to late delivery by Crown Coach, which amounts to approximately $4,500. Councilman Hopkins asked if the City is committed December 15, 1969 to ur s t pchae e r — , L-h h snorkel from C Attorney Maxwell advised that but there is a cause of action with regard to the additional M-1- e Council took no action on -LIL went for the truck pending a r Coach. The Council indicated a special meeting has to be ca this matter. Page 4. rown Coach. City the City is so committed, available to the City interest payable. the lease-option agree- esponse from Crown having no objections if lled to take care of Mrs. Logue Deputy City Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council- Roberts, Clerk man and unanimously approved, the appointment of Mrs. Kathryn Logue Deputy as City Clerk was approved. Golf Course Rest Rooms City Manager Callinan summarized the need for rest rooms at the golf course as recommended by the Golf Course Committee. Cost is estimated to be approxi- mately $3,000 for two restrooms, including septic tanks. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unani.mousi- uction of two restroom 'y_-vv"inclu d'" constr acili f ti es, ing septic tanks for the golf course was authorized. Senator Collier's City Manager Callinan reported on Senator Collier's visit Visit of December 15, 1969, during which the Southwest Blvd. grade crossing was discussed and a phone call was made by Senator Collier to the Public Utilities Commission. Ile was informed it would be approximately one month before a decision was made concerning the grade crossing. Annual Fireman's City Manager Callinan announced that the Annual Party Christmas Party for the volunteer firemen would take place immediately following the Council meeting of December 15, or approximately 8:30 p.m. Annual City Employee's City Manager Callinan announced that the annual Christmas Party party for the city employees would be Friday, December 19, 1969, in the Council Chambers. Coddingland Engineer Milton Hudis filed with the City Clerk his Unit 1 Certificate of Completion for Project 1968-1 and Assessment District requested approval of Progress Payment #6 to Argonaut Constructors. 1968-1 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously carried, Progress Payment No. 6 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $3,843.68 was approved. Resolution A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING No. 69-131 ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Buchanan, and unanimously carried, ResolUtion No. 69-131 was adopted. December 15, 1969 Page 5. City Manager Callinan announced that a dedication of the new road constructed under Project 1968 -1 was scheduled for 'Thursday, December 18th at 11:30 a.m. with a City hosted luncheon. Hospital Paul Golis, Secretary, appeared for the Rohnert Park Foundation Hospital Foundation. Mr. Golis advised that 618 signatures had been obtained from residents requesting the City of Rohnert Park to donate land from the Civic Center and assist financially in establishing a hospital in Rohnert Park. Mr. Golis stated that approximately 900 of the people approached signed the petition. He then presented the petitions for filing with the City. Mr. Golis then summarized the findings of the Foundation to date: Dr. Roberts of Cotati was the only local doctor contacted who said he would support a local hospital; Rohnert Park is included in the Petaluma Hospital District, but most residents go to Santa Rosa, there are two hospitals in Santa Rosa which are all that are authorized; Foundation intends to enlist all support possible and tentatively plans to appear at the Cotati City Council and announced they will appear at any organization willing to help. Mr. Golis stated the only objection voiced by the Rohnert Park Community seemed to be that city land should not be given to a private group since someone might make money from it. He expressed the opinion that as a rule a private hospital will ask the commun- ity for very little money from a city if the city will only donate the land to get them started. He further stated that it was difficult to attract doctors to the area because there is no hospital. He suggested that the city donate land with the following stipulations: 1. With assurance that hospital would be built. 2. That hospital would provide training for nurses, doctors, and the like. 3. That there would be complete facilities. At this point Councilman Buchanan expressed the opinion that any group building a hospital should be able to buy the necessary land, or possibly Mr. Stone would be willing to donate the land. Councilman Roberts asked how long before the private group Mr. Golis had been talking to would be in a position to build. Mr. Golis replied that with complete support of the community a hospital could be built within approxi- mately 40 months. He further advised that said group did not contemplate using any federal funds. City Manager Callinan asked if there were any figures available to show that this area would be able to support a hospital 40 months from now. Mr. Golis replied that none were immediately available. Council- man Smith stated he believed the City Council should December 15, 1969 Page 6. discuss the matter with the hospital group in order to es * tablish the fact that a hospital will actually be built. Councilman Hopkins indicated he would support giving 'Land for a hospital if a definite program for the development of a hospital is presented to the.Coui -cil. The discussion was closed with the Council making no commitments concerning the Civic Center land but pledging cooperation and support for efforts to get a hospital for the community. Royal Inn County Planner Gary Mann recommended tentative approval Motel of the Royal Inn plot plan submitted to the Council, File # 105 but stated that County Planner Wes Vail recommended that signs not be approved at this time. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Council- man Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the plot plan for the proposed Royal Tnn Mn*,--il complex on Commerce Blvd. was given tentative approval with the exception of the signs. East Cotati Since the Cotati City Council had voted not to change Avenue Name Change the name of East Cotati Avenue, no discussion was had on this matter. Lorena Manor Mobile Home In connection with providing water to the proposed Park Lorena Manor Mobile Home Park, City Manager Callinan inquired whether or not the Council would object to a flat rate charge being developed which would approxi- mate $3.00 per month per trailer Discussion followed during which the Council indicated general acceptance and City Manager Callinan was requested to bring facts and figures for comparison purposes so that an actual rate might be determined. College area City Manager Callinan briefly mentioned the College Study area study being done.. by the County Planning Dept. and advised that both Mayor Rogers and he were members of the Citizen's Committee for the study. Agricultural County Planner Gary Mann requested Council approval Districts in concept for contents of two proposed County ordinances regarding Agricultural Districts. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously carried, the Council endorsed the proposed amendments to the County zoning ordinance concerning Agricultural Districts and the A-10 District. Commerce Blvd. & Expressway A brief discussion was held concerning the possible for need additional traffic controls at the Commerce Boulevard and Rohnert Park Expressway intersection. December 15, 1969 Page 7. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Dep y ty rk